September 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Justine Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Justine Dvorak, and I’m so excited and honored to be...
How-To Guides
Unexpected Colors for Florals | Altenew Educators Video Hop
Welcome to the Altenew Educators Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Focal Point". Today I’m sharing a colorful card featuring some unexpected yet...
Easy Fun Fold Floral Cards with Trifold & Z-Fold Designs
Key Takeaways Simple Techniques, High Impact: Easy fun folds like window trifolds and Z-folds add interactive dimension without complicated measuring or assembly. Stretch Your...
August 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Justin Hi crafty friends! I'm Justin Adkins from Just a Note by Justin, and I am absolutely...
Rich, Dimensional Florals with Simple Coloring Stencils
Key Takeaways Depth Without Extra Layers: Achieve dramatic shading by combining light base colors with targeted dark ink placement using micro blending brushes. Warmth...
July 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Zero-Waste Die Two Ways
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Simeen Hello, crafty friends! I'm so excited to be here as a first-time Guest Designer for Altenew!...
Shaped Cards with a Retro Window Scene Twist
Create shaped cards with a retro twist! In this Take 2 with Therese post, see two arched window scene card ideas featuring side-fold and...
Easy Watercoloring on 3D Embossed Florals | Winterberry Poinsettias Card Tutorial
Key Takeaways Easy Watercoloring for Beginners: Working on one petal at a time provides maximum control, prevents colors from bleeding into adjacent areas, and...
Ink-Blended Pond Lilies Card | Altenew Educators Video Hop
Hello, crafty friends!Welcome to the Altenew Educators Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Something Blue". Today I'm sharing an ink-blended Pond Lilies card....
How to Make an Underwater Shaker Card & Spotlight Reef Card
Key Takeaways Maximized Supply Versatility: Learn how to use a single paper crafting collection—the Coral Reef Wonders Kit—to create two entirely different, unique card...
June 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Two-for-One Die Cutting Technique
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Jennifer Hello, Crafty Friends! I am so incredibly honored to be here with you today! Altenew has...
5 Easy Textured Cardmaking Ideas to Elevate Your Designs (With Video!)
Key Takeaways Texture Elevates Designs: Adding physical or visual texture is the easiest way to transform a flat, simple card into a professional, layered...
Elegant Eid Cards with Gold Accents
Key Takeaways Project Goal: Create simple, easily reproducible, and luxurious Eid cards using Altenew products, colored cardstock, and metallic gold accents. Card 1 (Alhambra...
May 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Layered Cardmaking Techniques
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Bonnie Hello crafty friends! I’m Bonnie Crane from BONNIECAROLLEE.com, and I’m thrilled to be joining you as...
How to Use Glitter Relief Paste with Stencils for Sparkling Cards
Key Takeaways Ink Blending: Layering colors before applying paste for depth. Iridescent Finish: Uses clear/prism paste to enhance pastel backgrounds. Monochromatic Styling: Matching silver...
Layered Woodland Card with Die-Cut Arches | Altenew Educators Video Hop
Hi there everyone! Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Video Hop. The theme of this hop is “Layer It Up!” where we’re celebrating the beauty of...
April 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Bold Floral Card
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Martin Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Martin Stone, and I’m so honored to be joining the...
From Detailed to Simple: Butterfly Die Cut Card Ideas Using One Die | Take 2 with Therese
KEY TAKEAWAYS Versatility of Tools: Demonstrates how a single "zero-waste" die (Fluttering Fantasies) can create two distinct styles: complex/detailed and clean/simple. Card #1 (Detailed):...
Arched Doors Layering Die Set Gives REAL LIFE Inspiration!
Hi Altenew friends and fans! Are you all enjoying the inspiration with the April release? I must say I'm going slightly gaga over all...
Mother's Day Card Ideas for the Moms and Mother Figures in Your Life
KEY TAKEAWAYS Celebrate All Mother Figures: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor not just moms, but grandmothers, stepmoms, mentors, and friends. The...
Enamel Dots: Fun & Easy Embellishments for Paper Crafting
Key Takeaways What They Are: Enamel dots are glossy, self-adhesive, and durable embellishments available in various sizes, colors, and even shapes like hearts and...
Gem Sparkles in Crafting: Easy Ways to Add Glitz to Your Projects
KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Gem Sparkles are small decorative embellishments made of acrylic, resin, or glass that mimic gemstones to add dimension and shine. Ease...
Create Modern Watercolor Splatter Cards: 2 Floral Designs
Key Takeaways Modern Watercolor Splatter: Create artistic floral cards using loose splatter techniques instead of detailed painting. Masking for Negative Space: Use die-cuts as...
Rustic Spring Watercolor Floral Card with Dimension
Hello crafty friends! Today’s project combines texture, watercolor, and layered florals to create a rustic spring card filled with beautiful dimension. Instead of watercoloring...
March 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Amanda Hi Crafters! My name is Amanda, and I'm so thrilled to be a guest designer for...
Light & Airy Ink Blended Shaker Card with Nesting Arches
Hello, crafty friends! Lea here today for the first time on the blog, with my first edition of Light & Airy Looks with Lea....
Black Foam Tape: Does It Really Make a Difference?
Adhesives are very important to the typical crafting experience, but more than your typical tape, there are other options that can elevate your projects...
Petal Pop Floral Card: A Mixed Media Approach to Bold Color
Welcome friends! This is Mindy, and today I'm sharing a mixed media floral card project that combines several of my favorite techniques— ink blending,...
Layered Florals with Faux Denim Texture
Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum. Today’s project is all about building texture — from soft layered stencil texture in the florals to...
Modern Floral Techniques for Large Blooms | Take 2 with Therese
In today’s post, I’m sharing two modern floral techniques using a large stamp set to create a clean, finished look - without spending hours...
Die-Cut Embellishments | Altenew Educators "Creative Accents" Video Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Creative Accents", and today we are all sharing projects that highlight...
February 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Ishani Hello everyone! I am Ishani, also known as Quillish. Being here today as a Guest Designer...
Layered Florals with Soft Texture and Dimension
This blog post shares how to add soft dimension to a layered floral card using die-cuts, ink blending, embossing, splatters, and foam tape for...
Rainbow Floral Card Ideas with an Embossing Folder Hack | Take 2 with Therese
Looking for new ways to use your layered stencils and coordinating supplies? Today I’m sharing two rainbow floral card ideas using the same products,...
Easy Jewel-Toned Florals with Watercolor Brush Markers
A dramatic jewel-toned floral card featuring loose watercoloring, silver heat embossing, and textured circle accents on a charcoal background.
January 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Lisa Hello everyone! My name is Lisa Tilson, and I am excited to be a guest here...
Simple Focal Point Techniques with Big Impact!
Ready to give your bird images a moment in the spotlight? Today I’m sharing two bird focal point card ideas that show just how...
December 2025 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Jennifer Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer (@armieritagli on Instagram), and I’m very excited to be here today...
Beyond the Cut: Creative Coordinating Die Techniques | Take 2 with Therese + Video
Learn two creative ways to use background stencils with multi-inking techniques! Step up your cardmaking with layered die-cut flowers and unique backgrounds.
November 2025 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Lana My name is Lana Taber, a graphic and UX/UI designer with a strong passion for modern paper artistry, refined detail,...
Charming Clusters Two Ways with Artist Alcohol Markers
Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum. Today I am taking one floral stamp and turning it into two completely different cards. I’ll be...
Bold Blooms & Bumblebees: Crafting a Colorful Garden Scene
Welcome crafty friends! This is Mindy and today I’m sharing a bright and happy card featuring the Altenew Dancing Cosmos Layering Stencil and the...
Jewel-Toned Bold Florals on a Dark Background
Create a bold jewel-toned floral card with gold accents and a dark background using the Build-A-Garden: Breezy Petals set.
Let's have some fun with colored cardstock!!
In today's cardstock the Crafty Necessities Coloured Cardstock is in focus as there is a fabulous sale today and tomorrow! Have a look, be...
Effortless Floral Wreath Card with Ethereal Blooms Stamp Set and Stampwheel
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share an effortless floral wreath card made with Altenew’s Ethereal Blooms Stamp Set and the Stampwheel 2.0 tool. Thanks to...
October 2025 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Samantha My name is Samantha Pfrimmer and I’m so excited to be a guest designer for Altenew. A little bit about...
Blooming Lantana – A Watercolor Puzzle You’ll Love to Piece Together
If you love puzzles, you will love Altenew’s newest Mini Delight: Blooming Lantana. It’s playful, clever, and lets you build your florals piece by...
Serene Blooms – Warm and Uplifting Floral Cards
Today's beautiful floral ensemble combines elegant line art stamps with coordinating stencils and dies, making it effortless to build colorful designs. Hello Crafty Friends,...
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